Escondido travel guide
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You're Going to Love Escondido
With a population of 143,911, Escondido is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Escondido has to offer.
Where to Eat in Escondido
If you’re looking for affordable options, Vintana Wine & Dine (1205 Auto Park Way) and Domaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery (15404 Highland Valley Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Escondido
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Escondido in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Escondido, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Escondido
Plane
When flying to Escondido, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Escondido departs from San Jose and takes around 1h 22m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Escondido.
Car
Another option to get to Escondido is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 154 km from Escondido. You’ll find branches of Ace and Zezgo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Escondido
Where to stay in Escondido
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Escondido Lodge and Motel 6 Escondido.
Where to stay in popular areas of Escondido
Most booked hotels in Escondido
Renting a car in Escondido
Renting a car in Escondido costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Escondido is the Budget branch at 2040 Auto Park Way, which is 2 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Escondido (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Escondido is Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Elantra GT or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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